The Role of Self-Compassion in Reducing Stress and Increasing Resilience in Late Adolescence

• In Event: Sources of Stress and Strategies for Coping

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between adolescents’ self-compassion and their self-reported stress and resilience. Results from a hierarchical regression analyses indicate that late adolescents (N=747, Mage=18.9) who practice self-compassion experience less stress overall. Also, greater levels of self-compassion were associated with greater levels of resilience after controlling for gender (b = 14.14, SE = 1.04, p < .001). Results from this study suggest that promoting self-compassion among late adolescents may help them build resilience to the stressors common to their transition out of high school and into college.

Authors

• Deirdre A Hon, University of Portland

• Allison Keil, University of Portland

• Rachel Mehlman, University of Portland

• Melissa Peckins, St. John's University

• Sabrina Legaspi, University of Portland

• Sarina Saturn, United States Air Force Academy

• Brittney Kawakami, University of Portland